Daylight Savings Time (DST) continues to be a subject of debate and adjustment. Established in the U.S. during World War I to conserve energy, DST has seen numerous changes since its inception. Initially enacted on March 1st, 1918, its purpose was to save on energy costs during wartime. Despite its repeal post-war, DST resurfaced during World War II, dubbed “war time.”
The lack of uniformity post-World War II led to widespread confusion until the Uniform Time Act of 1966 standardized DST across the nation, along with official time zones.
Fast forward to 2007 when the current schedule was implemented, starting on the second Sunday in March and ending on the first Sunday in November. People often use the expression, “spring forward, fall back,” to remember which way to set their clocks. So, don’t forget to spring your clocks forward this weekend to stay on time.
Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell
